Communication Protocols

“Switch Audio”: Switch Audio Crosspoint”

Request: 0x02 <input> <output> <machine>

Response: 0x42 <input> <output><machine>

Action: Set output to input

The “Switch Audio” command is used to request that a connection be made. Input and output are specified in hexadecimal notation. If 0 is specified for output, all outputs will be switched to the specified input. If 0 is specified for input, the specified output will be disconnected (Audio Mute). Bi-Directional command example:

 

Command

Meaning

Command To Switcher

0x02 0x85 0x88 0x81

Connect audio input 5 to output 8

Response From Switcher

0x42 0x85 0x88 0x81

Audio input 5 connected to output 8

“Request Video Output Status”

Request: 0x05 <setup#> <output> <machine>

Response: 0x45 <setup#> <input><machine>

Action: Request status of Output

The “Request Video Output Status” command is used to request the current input connected to a specified output. This allows clients to poll the current status of the switcher. Bi-Directional command example:

 

Command

Meaning

Command To Switcher

0x05 0x80 0x88 0x81

Request video input on output 8

Response From Switcher

0x45 0x80 0x85 0x81

Video input 5 is connected

“Request Audio Output Status”

Request: 0x06 <setup#> <output> <machine>

Response: 0x46 <setup#> <input> <machine>

Action: Request status of Output

The “Request Audio Output Status” command is used to request the current input connected to a specified output. This allows clients to poll the current status of the switcher. Bi-Directional command example:

 

Command

Meaning

Command To Switcher

0x06 0x80 0x88 0x81

Request video input on output 8

Response From Switcher

0x46 0x80 0x85 0x81

Video input 5 is connected

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Kramer Electronics VP-128H Switch Audio Switch Audio Crosspoint, Request Video Output Status, Request Audio Output Status

VP-128H specifications

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